Remote Family Safety and Support Worker (Ali Curung)

Remote Family Safety and Support Worker (Ali Curung)

Job description
Agency Department of Children and Families Work unit Regional Services Barkly
Job title Remote Family Safety and Support Worker Designation Administrative Officer 4
Job type Part time (30 hrs per week) Duration Ongoing
Salary $75,091 - $85,611 Location Ali Curung (Alekarenge)
Position number 45172 RTF 332465 Closing 14/10/2025
Contact officer Barbara Kelly, Director on 08 8962 4334 or [email protected]
About the agency https://families.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=332465

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF
YOUR TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.




Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment
process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the
merit process, go to the OCPE website.
This position is only available to Aboriginal applicants. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the OCPE
website.

Primary objective
Under the direction of the Team Leader support the provision of services to vulnerable children and their families residing
in remote communities.

Key duties and responsibilities
1. Assist other Department of Children and Families workers and clients/families communicate with each other.
2. Under supervision provide and/or support the provision of, casework services that address child safety concerns. This

includes the provision of cultural advice and advocacy.
3.



Provide information, assistance and/or practical and other support to clients and their families to access local services in

relation to child safety concerns.
4. Undertake a variety of administrative duties to ensure accurate client records.

Selection criteria
Essential
1. Ability to speak one of the Aboriginal languages used in the local community and ability to speak and write English.
2. Have detailed knowledge of the family groups and relationships within the community.
3. Ability to understand and communicate the work of Department of Territory Families, Housing and Communities to local

families in the local language.
4. Ability to provide cultural advice and work within the context of the Department’s legislative mandate to keep children

secure from harm.
5.



Demonstrated ability to advocate on behalf of clients to ensure culturally safe service provision.
6. Ability to work with others to address concerns about the safety of children.
7. Understand and demonstrate a commitment to privacy principles and confidentiality of client information.
8. Possess basic computer skills and have the ability to perform basic administrative duties.

Desirable
1. A current NT Driver’s licence or ability to acquire within the first year.
2. Ability and willingness to travel away from home by 4WD or light aircraft, including overnight stays, when required.

Further information
The recommended applicant will be required to hold a current Working with Children Clearance notice and undergo a




criminal history check (a criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history).

📌 Remote Family Safety and Support Worker
🏢 Department of Children & Families
📍 Ali Curung

The original job offer can be found in Kit Job:
kitjobau.com/job/150319485